John Brian Fitzpatrick
1931-2017
On July 12, 2017 John Brian Fitzpatrick, loving husband of Mary Helena
(Donnelly), passed away peacefully at the Saint John Regional
Hospital. Brian completed his journey as he lived, surrounded by his
loving family.
Born in Saint John NB on May 18th, 1931, Brian was the son of John
Matthew and Kathleen (Flood) Fitzpatrick.
Brian started his long working life at the Saint John Atlantic Sugar
Refinery and then had a desire to serve his country as a sailor. In
1950, at the age of 19, he enlisted in the Royal Canadian Navy at the
HMCS Brunswicker.
His Navy career included serving aboard the HMCS Iroquois, a tribal
class destroyer, during the Korean Conflict, 1951. In 2013, he was
officially recognized by the Korean government for his contributions
and was granted the Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal. CPO 2nd Class
Fitzpatrick retired from the Royal Canadian Navy in 1975. Brian
returned to his native Saint John and using his Navy experience as an
electrician, joined the ranks at the Irving Oil Refinery and later
worked on the Frigate program at the Irving Dry Dock.
Throughout his long life Brian was never shy about showing pride for
his wife and family, always making time for them and his many
friends.
Brian took up woodworking as a hobby, and soon displayed the skill of
his forefathers in the construction of his creations. “Grampy
Fitz”, as he was known to his many grandchildren and great
grandchildren, crafted pieces of furniture for each of them which will
be cherished in his memory. In addition to woodworking, he enjoyed
taking Mary out for drives, exploring many culinary venues. He also
looked forward to his weekly coffee time with “the boys”,
a group of loyal friends.
Brian was a devote Roman Catholic and parishioner at St. Rose of Lima
Church -Saint John West and formerly of Our Lady of the
Assumption.
Besides his wife and partner Mary, Brian is survived by his mother
in-law Helena Donnelly; six children: Patti Allison (Dean) of Sunny
Corner, John (Sheila) of Saint John, Colin (Christine) of Barrie,
Brian (Alison) of Saint John, Jamie (Barb) of Saint John and Theresa
Gatien (Joe) of Rothesay.
Grandchildren: Amanda Kingston (Justin), Tara Allison (Slade) Jamie
Allison (Caitlin) John Fitzpatrick (Becca), Julie Fitzpatrick (Bryan),
Megan Fitzpatrick ( Alex), Shannen and Conor Fitzpatrick, Brianne,
Colin, Kieran and Liam Fitzpatrick, Jack and Caroline Fitzpatrick,
Philip Gatien (Natasha) and Andrew Gatien.
Great grandchildren: Lyla, Quin and Ava Kingston, Karsyn Walls, Cohen
and Hayden Allison, Carter Gatien and Kameron Jardine.
One brother Frank Fitzpatrick (Mary) of Chester, NS. In-laws: Anne
Marie Fitzpatrick of Saint John, Helen Fitzpatrick of Winnipeg, MB,
Louis Cuppens ( Pat) of Nauwigewauk, Rudi Seeberger (Frances) of
Montreal, QC, Darlene and Ronald Hayward of Saint John and William
Donnelly of Dartmouth NS; and cousins, nieces and nephews.
Brian was predeceased by his parents, four sisters: Anne Marie O’
Brien, Kathleen Seeberger, Christine Cuppens and Aileen Markeson; two
brothers: Donald and Patrick Fitzpatrick.
The family would like to thank Dr. William Irving for his care over
the years. Mom and dad thought the world of you. To the doctors,
nurses, support staff and volunteers of the palliative care unit Saint
John Regional, thank you. Your compassion and excellence in care was a
great comfort to the family.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Fitzpatrick’s
Funeral Home, 100 Waterloo Street, Saint John (634-1965) where
visitation will be held on Sunday, July 16 from 2:00 – 8:00 PM
with a Legion Tribute service starting at 2:00 PM. A Mass of Christian
Burial will take place on Monday, July 17 at 12:00 PM from St. Rose of
Lima Parish, 541 Milford Road. Interment will take place in Holy Cross
Cemetery.
As an expression of sympathy, donations to Rocmaura Foundation Inc,
First Steps Housing Project, St. Rose of Lima Church or a charity of
the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family. Online
condolences can be placed at www.fitzpatrickfh.com.
www.fitzpatrickfh.com

Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de John Brian Fitzpatrick – 1931-2017.source

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